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An urban, residential enclave of north Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University, the MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and the Baltimore Museum of Art are all accessible by foot from Charles Village. A stroll through the neighborhood will reveal long stretches of authentic eateries on the ground floor of apartment buildings, outdoor dining patios and brick row houses under towering maple trees.
In the morning, a rush of educators, artists and healthcare professionals walking to work fill the sidewalks. By nighttime, visitors from around the city come for a concert at the Ottobar or a meal on St. Paul Street. “Much of the energy here is thanks to its proximity to both Johns Hopkins University and the Baltimore Museum of Art.” says Realtor Daniel Motz with Berkshire Hathaway, who has worked in Baltimore for over 23 years. “Charles Village buyers seek out this neighborhood’s culturally rich, urban vibe.”
While Charles Village has parks, shops and restaurants within the neighborhood, locals are also close to the downtown and Inner Harbor areas. “Additional reasons residents choose to live here include being right in the heart of Baltimore, close to a great professional sports scene, and of course, these well-updated historic homes.”
BMA has the most comprehensive are featuring women artists in Charles Village.
Located in Charles Village's backyard The Baltimore Museum of Art is free and open year-round.
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Centuries-old row houses and a big market for renters
Homes in Charles Village range in height, width and style, and many feature late 19th-century Victorian or Federal designs with three or four bedrooms. Most include spacious front porches with classical columns and pyramidal or conical roofs. In 2003, the city threw a revitalization competition that encouraged homeowners to bring color to their houses. The winning row houses on Guilford Avenue have been deemed the Baltimore Painted Ladies, which are now a significant tourist attraction. Single-family home prices tend to fall between $200,000 and $550,000, and multifamily properties often start around $400,000 and surpass $800,000.
About 85% of residents in Charles Village rent in lieu of owning property. Apartments sit atop restaurants and storefronts, while other complexes stand alone and have community amenities. On average, studios can start at around $1,000 per month, and three-bedroom units have an average rent of $1,5000 per month.
Here are some colorful gabled roof townhomes in Charles Village.
There are some two-level townhomes in Charles Village.
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Arts in the parks
While the neighborhood has a dense, urban feel, locals can experience nature without straying too far. Just west of Charles Village lies the BMA Sculpture Garden. With 33 acres of walking paths, colorful, funky art displays and intricate landscaping, this space is a popular attraction for a scenic stroll. Its cherry trees bloom in the spring, while mature oaks and maples are prominent throughout the rest of the year. Johns Hopkins’ many quads offer walking loops and patches of grass amidst its Federal architecture. Wyman Park Dell not only features a vast, open green space with lighted pathways, but also a playground, picnic tables and a ping pong table. About 2 miles west of Charles Village, on the opposite side of Interstate 83, Druid Hill Park has gardens, athletic facilities and the Maryland Zoo.
BMA Sculpture Park is located in the heart of Charles Village off Museum Dr..
BMA Sculpture Park is located in the heart of Charles Village off Museum Dr..
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From Baltimore City Public Schools to Johns Hopkins University
Depending on street address, prekindergarten through eighth graders may attend either Barclay Elementary/Middle, which earns a C-minus grade on Niche, or Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle, which scores a C. Families have school choice for ninth through 12th grade, with Baltimore City College as a popular option nearby. The high school earns an A-minus grade and has a 97% college acceptance rate as of 2024. Within a few blocks of Charles Village, The GreenMount School scores an A-plus for private kindergarten through eighth grade education.
Known for its acclaimed medical and research programs, Johns Hopkins University sits right next door to the neighborhood. Niche gives the university an overall A-plus and ranks it the No. 1 Best College for Public Health in America. While most Blue Jays sports teams compete in Division III athletics, both men’s and women’s lacrosse are in Division I.
Margaret Brent Elementary School building in Charles Village.
Benjamin Franklin High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
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Art, athletics and annual gatherings
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) hosts many events year-round, as well as rotating collections from artists including Matisse, Picasso and Cezanne. The monthly Free Family Sundays at BMA provide workshops for do-it-yourself art projects. Shriver Hall at BMA offers a regular concert series featuring artists like the Isidore String Quartet.
Those looking to catch a professional sporting event can enjoy about 4-mile proximity to two major stadiums. Orioles fans head to Camden Yards, and the Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium.
The 32nd Street Farmers Market brings the community together throughout the year. Every Saturday, the market hosts more than 70 vendors, selling farm-fresh produce and meats, hand-crafted goods and flower arrangements. The Charles Village Festival at the Wyman Park Dell is another major gathering each June with a parade, live music and historic walking tours.
The BMA of in Charles Village has artwork on display in every room of the exhibit.
BMA Sculpture Park in Charles Village has sculptures scattered across the land.
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Navigating Charles Village and Baltimore
While walking and biking are common modes of transportation in Charles Village, major thoroughfares and city buses are also available for longer journeys. Interstate 83, accessible within about 1 mile, flows south into downtown Baltimore, while the Route 40 Bypass flows east and west. All residents can take CityLink Silver buses, while Johns Hopkins affiliates can use the private shuttle services. The closest metro stop is within about 1 mile at the North Avenue Light Rail station. Flights to over 300 international and domestic destinations take off from BWI, about 14 miles away.
Bookstores, restaurants and urban markets
St. Paul Street has the largest cluster of restaurants in Charles Village, with cuisines hailing from India, Japan and Mexico. “Covid caused a lot of the old standards to shut down, and now newer restaurants with a twist are coming in,” says Realtor Michael Levine with Douglas Realty, who has worked in the area since 2006. One area classic is Charles Village Pub, which has been around since 1981 and provides American fare and cocktails until 2 A.M., seven days a week. Kajiken restaurant on 33rd Street serves authentic Japanese ramen, and Bird in Hand next door is a popular coffee shop with a bookstore inside. The Barnes & Noble/Johns Hopkins bookstore is also in the neighborhood and often hosts students and remote workers throughout the day. To catch live music, the long-standing Baltimore venue, Ottobar was named one of the 10 Best Live Music Venues in America by Rolling Stone. Locals visit Streets Market for prepared and frozen foods, and Safeway is just south of East 25th Street.
Kajiken Restaurant in Charles Village has the best Japanese cuisine.
Looking for a great cup of coffee or book stop in at Bird in Hand located in Charles Village
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Parks in this Area
King and Kennedy Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Neighborhood Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Margaret Brent Playground
Basketball
Playground
32nd Street Park
Playground
McAllister Park
Trails
Playground
Botanical Gardens
Calvert Street Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
26 min drive
Bus
Charles St & 33rd St Fs Nb
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Charles St & University Pkwy Nb
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Maryland Ave & 25th St Sb
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Charles St & 27th St Nb
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Saint Paul St & 31st St Sb
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Maryland Ave & 29th St Fs Sb
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33rd St & Calvert St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.226 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/21/2014Niche Review
Most stores are either big chains and reliable or mom-and-pop stores but are not well kept or in a bad area, so I wouldn't know.
2.0Niche User
4/7/2015Niche Review
I personally don't feel unsafe when walking around, but there have been a lot of crimes recently.
2.0Niche User
7/21/2014Niche Review
There's a lot of crime in Baltimore. You have to watch your back and make sure no one is following you or looking at you too closely, especially because I'm female. Also, while everywhere looks relatively harmless during the day, walking at night is practically asking to get mugged here.
2.0Niche User
7/21/2014Niche Review
There are so many ugly row-houses that are falling apart. They are moldy, deteriorated, and crooked. I've seen more than a few houses that look as if they are literally sinking into the ground.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Charles Village
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Charles Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Charles Village, Baltimore sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Charles Village, Baltimore over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautiful 3 unit building in Charles Village that is currently completely rented. This front porch home offers 3, 1 bedroom units. Each unit has the entire floor. The first floor unit has access to an unfinished basement offering great storage. The building also has a yard and detached garage.Capital improvements Preiously: Roof Replaced 2023, Steam Furnace replaced in 2014, 2 water heaters
Beautiful 3 unit building in Charles Village that is currently completely rented This front porch home offers 3, 1 bedroom units. Each unit has the entire floor. The first floor unit has access to an unfinished basement offering great storage. The building also has a yard and detached garage.Capital improvements Preiously: Roof Replaced 2023, Steam Furnace replaced in 2014, 2 water heaters
Attention Investors! Beautifully updated 6 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom, 2800+ total square foot Charles Village home, on an idyllic block with 2 parking spaces, is a short walk to the Johns Hopkins University campus and within the campus security bubble. This home is perfect for tenants and future homeowners featuring large bedrooms with a full bathroom on each level and includes multiple living spaces
Beautiful historic Charles Village Townhome offering six bedrooms and three full baths. remodeled kitchen offers lots of space to cook and overlooks a lovely very private yard. Enter in from the lovely front porch into the main entry hallway. On the main level you have a living area with a sitting parlor and a formal dining room. Full bath for guests just off kitchen. Lots of extra storage.
Welcome to this stunning 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home located in Charles Village. This charming house features cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, hardwood flooring, and pocket doors throughout. Enjoy the convenience of a private front porch and rear deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. The master bedroom boasts a walk-in closet, master bath with a jacuzzi soaking tub, and a walk-in
Experience luxury living in the flourishing Charles Village neighborhood steps from JHU campus! Nine East 33rd offers all-inclusive, high-end, furnished apartments; outstanding amenities and retailers; and first-class customer service. Perfectly situated alongside the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus and minutes from the Loyola University of Maryland. Nine East 33rd provides easy access
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,552
Median Age
29
Population Density
41 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,043
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,190
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
68.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
86/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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